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Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by mustymatic(m): 8:53am On Feb 14, 2015 |
President Goodluck Jonathan has clarified that the security forces are not saying they will wipe out the Boko Haram insurgency before the General Elections. He clarified this at the Presidential Villa in Abuja yesterday while hosting members of the diplomatic corps. He said with three states suffering from insurgency, conducting elections there might be difficult, stressing that the six- month adjustment of the election dates would enable the security agencies to “clean up” affected states. On the postponement of the elections, he said: “Security reasons were alluded. Some people asked, will Nigeria wipe out Boko Haram within six weeks if in six years, we were unable to do so? And I said no. The security people are not saying they will wipe out Boko Haram before elections will be conducted. But there are Boko Haram related-security issues and there were other security issues that were noticed during the period of campaigns which, if we don’t prepare properly and modify the security architecture we normally use for elections, the country may go up in flames.” Jonathan also said: “Democracy can only be meaningful if people are allowed to select who rules them. In a situation where you have maybe 30 percent of people having PVCs, that is some kind of security threat.” He said when security issues are mentioned, it is not limited to Boko Haram. “And the security people didn’t say they must wipe out Boko Haram before the elections will be conducted,” he added. Jonathan added that even in 2011, there was the Boko Haram problem but elections were conducted. “So we’ll surely conduct elections as scheduled, I promise you, as scheduled and on the 29th of May, inauguration will take place to bring in the next president of this country,” he said. Jonathan said Nigeria is now in position to tackle Boko Haram, especially with the position taken by the AU. “Our neighbours - Chad, Cameroon, Niger - are also keying in,” he said, adding that while in the past there was no intentional agreement or binding force, “Now the barriers have been handled and so we would move faster and in the next few weeks, you’ll witness significant changes.” Jonathan had earlier said: “This is an interesting moment in our country. There two things that make it interesting. First, is the issue of terror.” He continued that the rising challenge made it necessary to forge ahead on collaboration with Nigeria’s immediate neighbours and sub-regional allies. “Just like we boldly dealt with threat of ebola, we’re determined to decisively deal with insurgency and thereby secure our country,” he said. The president also said the next crucial issue is that of the elections. “Of course, you’re aware of the colourful campaigns, especially those led by the key political parties, the PDP and the APC. There’s so much tension, especially when elections were readjusted. Initially, the international community thought that readjusting the elections would automatically mean shifting the date for inaugurating the new president. dailytrust.com.ng/weekly/index.php/top-stories/19040-jonathan-we-can-t-wipe-out-boko-haram-before-elections |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by Fatban(m): 8:54am On Feb 14, 2015 |
#MARCH4buhari 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by temitemi1(m): 8:57am On Feb 14, 2015 |
I trust ur judgement on this mr president. GEJ till 2019!!! 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by darksuit(m): 9:00am On Feb 14, 2015 |
He must do what he can. The army should utilize the six weeks o No more story after that. lest i forget# Sai Buhari P.S.- na six weeks no be six months lines 10&11 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by Nobody: 9:03am On Feb 14, 2015 |
Whatever! Elections must not be postponed again. Simple! |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by gen2briz(m): 9:03am On Feb 14, 2015 |
I know say na scam you take that 6 weeks do..... Make i still continue my preparation to March4change SAI BUHARI till GEJ become trustworthy 2 Likes |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by tunex23: 9:09am On Feb 14, 2015 |
The Clueless Master displaying his world class cluelessness! 2 Likes
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Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by TI1919(m): 9:09am On Feb 14, 2015 |
The Lord is your strength do your best God will clear Boko haram when choose to... 1 Like |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by dgr8truth(m): 9:13am On Feb 14, 2015 |
Before now we have been criticising mr president for his lack of seriousness towards the war against Boko Haram but now that he has aggressively with international support engage these miscreants and we are gaining ground in this war, sadly, some of us are insulting the president when we are suppose to pray for continued strength and advantage. To the northerners, the federal government militarily is playing his role in this war, so do your best to de-indoctrinate fellow northerners. Islam is peace and peace is islam!!! Don't make us believe otherwise. God helping us we will win this war! #GEJtill2019. |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by SomebodyLovesMe: 9:17am On Feb 14, 2015 |
temitemi1: Poor dunce |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by Young03(m): 9:18am On Feb 14, 2015 |
In nigga raw's voice... The way una dey run things 4 this country me i no gbadu,,chai kogbadu, kogbadu uuuuu |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by lacasa: 9:27am On Feb 14, 2015 |
Whether they clear BH in 6weeks or 6minutes, Buhari will take over & crush BH along wt Shekau, wt no excuses made. #Sai Buhari! #Change has come to Nigeria! |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by joseph1832(m): 9:35am On Feb 14, 2015 |
Then why on Earth did the military use Boko Haram as an excuse for the postponement of the election when they know very well that they can't defeat Boko Haram in six weeks?. |
Re: Jonathan: We Can’t Wipe Out Boko Haram Before Elections by oladosuphemmy: 9:39am On Feb 14, 2015 |
Why then postpone the election |
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